Lead and scale the engineering organization, establishing team structures, processes, and culture that work now and at 200+ people
Own technical strategy and roadmap, balancing product velocity with platform stability and technical debt
Partner closely with Product and Design to deliver features that drive customer value and retention
Own performance reviews, career pathing, and growth plans for the engineering org
Build and mentor engineering leadership
Drive engineering excellence: code quality, testing practices, incident response, and deployment reliability
Architect systems for scale as we expand across Italy, Germany, Spain, and beyond
Recruit exceptional talent and create an environment where great engineers want to work
Partner closely with the CTO on organizational vs. technical decisions

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading engineering teams at high-growth startups (ideally Series B through scale-up)
Track record of scaling engineering organizations through rapid growth phases (3x-5x team expansion)
Deep technical expertise in modern backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms
Strong hands-on experience with AI/ML systems in production—you understand LLM orchestration, RAG architectures, and how to build reliable, low-latency AI products at scale
Clear vision for how AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) are transforming software engineering—you've thought deeply about how these tools change team structures, code review practices, hiring profiles, and productivity metrics, and you're ready to build an engineering org that leverages them effectively
Strong product instincts and ability to translate business goals into technical strategy
Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments
Fluent in Italian and English.

Benefits

Hybrid Work: Split your time between working from home and collaborating in our Milan HQ three days a week, with flexibility.
Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure peace of mind.
Meal Vouchers: Daily support to make your lunch breaks easier.
Performance Bonuses: Rewards tied directly to measurable results.
Team Retreats & Off-sites: Dedicated time to connect, collaborate, and spark bold ideas.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringbackend systemscloud infrastructuredata platformsAI/ML systemsLLM orchestrationRAG architectureslow-latency AI productscode qualitytesting practices

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingcommunicationteam buildingadaptabilityproduct instinctstalent developmentperformance managementcollaboration